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Deep vein thrombosis is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. They usually form in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but can also happen in an arm.

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- Can be caused by anything that prevents your blood from flowing
- Damage to a vein from surgery or trauma
- Inflammation due to infection or injury
Risk factors
- Age
- Sitting for long periods of time, such as when driving or flying
- Prolonged bed rest
- Injury or surgery
- Pregnancy
- Birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy
- Being overweight
- Smoking
- Cancer
- Heart failure
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Personal or family history of DVT or PE
- Genetics

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- swelling in the affected leg
- pain in the leg, feels like cramping
- red or discolored skin on the leg
- a feeling of warmth on the affected leg

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- Pulmonary embolism
- Postphlebitic syndrome
- Treatment complications

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- Avoid sitting still after surgery
- Don't smoke
- Exercise and manage weight

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- D-dimer blood test
- Duplex ultrasound
- Venography
- MRI
Treatment
- Blood thinners
- Thrombolytics
- Filters
- Compression stockings

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/deep-vein-thrombosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352557

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